The Best Places To Drink In Barcelona
Sips
Two mixology heavyweights, Simone Caporale and Marc Álvarez, are behind this atmospheric, unpretentious spot in Eixample which was named World’s Best Bar in 2023. Head to the ‘Eccentric’ section of the menu to explore drinks like the Blanc, made with Brandy Torres 15, pine nuts, raisins and freeze-dried spinach. You can play safer with elevated classics like palomas, margaritas and a next-level espresso martini.
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Bar Brutal
Set across two buildings connected by an off-licence, Bar Brutal has been serving locals for over ten years. From the same team behind the Cuvée 3000 bottle shop, it has a wide selection of natural, organic and low intervention wines from small European producers. There’s also a short cocktail list and some nice kombuchas on offer. Poble Sec restaurant Xemei takes care of the food with tapas dishes and cheeseboards.
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Paradiso
You’ll need to find a fridge door in a deli in El Born to access this slick cocktail bar. A regular on World’s Best Bar lists, Paradiso has a cool speakeasy vibe. Everything’s centred around a golden bar where mixologists serve drinks with a hint of theatre – think martinis emerging from frozen ice, highballs concealed in boxes, and on-fire negronis.
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Morro Fi
There are three Morro Fi sites across the city sharing a single premise: order quickly, drink quickly, and throw down some snacks on your way out. Stainless steel fittings and minimalist décor give them the industrial feel of a pro kitchen. They are perfect stop-offs for an ice-cold beer and plate of snacks.
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Masa Vins
Masa Vins in Poblenou gives you that rare feeling of being at an intimate party rather than a busy bar. Get a seat at one of the small tables, then choose from 100+ natural wines, and order snacks like cheese toasties and traditional tapas plates.
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Ideal Cocktail Bar
This bar has been serving locals for nearly 100 years, but the building in Eixample got a fresh lick of paint a few years ago, and now has plush furniture and long mahogany bar. Ideal is all about classics like martinis and whisky sours done perfectly. Most of the barmen have been working here for decades, so rest assured you’ll be in safe hands.
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Bluesman Cocktail Bar
Bluesman is the underground speakeasy and jazz bar at Hotel Palace. Head down the stairs into two adjoining rooms with striking red décor, velvet seating and art deco touches. With the roaring 20s atmosphere established, it serves classic cocktails as live musicians set the tempo and locals rub shoulders with celebs.
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Negroni
You guessed it, this bar in the El Raval neighbourhood does a cracking negroni. Go classic or ask the barmen to make something with a twist. There’s a lively atmosphere and the team will happily chat to you if you’re on a solo date.
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Dead End Paradise
If you’re after a fun spot to take the girls, Dead End Paradise opens its bi-folding doors during the summer so guests can spill out onto the street. There’s an eclectic soundtrack and numerous places to sit – either on the animal print stools or outside on benches. Drop in at happy hour, between 5pm and 9pm, to double up on fruity cocktails and cava.
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Bobby Gin
Bobby Gin is a little chaotic and a lot of fun. Sit at the bar or make your way through to the seated area to enjoy generous G&Ts and other cocktails. There are over 80 gins to choose from, alongside a small menu of tapas dishes.
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Punch Room
The Edition hotel’s Punch Room is a failsafe option. Much like its London counterpart, the bar has deep, masculine interiors and plush seating on which to pass a leisurely hour or two. Cocktails are served with delicate snacks, and there’s a pool table if you fancy a game. For something fresh and zingy, try the Il Risorgimento Punch made with Martini Vibrante, orange juice, grapefruit cordial and soda.
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Boadas Coctelería
Back in the 1930s, Ernest Hemingway was a regular at Boadas in El Raval. Almost a century later, the city’s oldest bar has maintained its glamourous edge, attracting locals and tourists in equal measure, all keen to try a special from its expert mixologists. Just ask for an off-menu drink featuring your favourite spirit.
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14 De La Rosa
Whether you’re after a glass of cava with a plate of croquettes or a late-night tipple, this bar is always a good option. 14 De La Rosa pays homage to chic 1960s drinking dens, with barmen dressed in bow ties and suits. There’s an excellent list of natural Catalonian wines to go with the classic cocktails.
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Senyor Vermut
For something a little more contemporary, Senyor Vermut is a relaxed neighbourhood bar in Eixample. People-watch outside with an eponymous vermouth, a beer or glass of cava, or head inside for simple cocktails and tapas. There’s a great sherry list here, too.
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